You can say what you want about Alexander McQueen's purses, but one adjective you'll probably never use is boring. While I'm not the greatest fan of this Mink & Ostrich Box Clutch, I can appreciate its design risks.

I'm so taken by ...

In a sign of its continued growth with Sarah Burton at the helm, Alexander McQueen has announced it will open its first store in China. The esteemed British fashion house will open a flagship boutique in Beijing in late October or November of this year.

Many of ...

Alexander McQueen was known as a fashion rebel, but every now and then his legacy label delivers an accessory that's relatively quirk free. There may not be a space in your closet for skull-decorated minaudieres or knuckle duster clutches, but I'm sure we could all ...

McQueen's DeManta bags are pretty extraordinary. I'm not sure what "de manta" means except that it seems to be in the name of a lot of European port cities, but all the bags share these beautifully turned down corners. This printed clutch version is the most ...

Sometimes there's a bag that seems like it was custom-designed to appeal to you personally. For me, more often than not, that bag is made by Alexander McQueen. This Military Skull box clutch is a red hot accessory that will appeal to more than just me, ...

Alexander McQueen is one of the most iconic designers of this century. His recent death is a tragedy of international proportions. But lucky for the fashion world, his designs live on. This Wicca clutch shows what McQueen did best; combine high brow and edginess in a sophisticated ...

Many designers have released bags lately to raise funds for charities helping Japan rebuild following the devastating earthquakes and tsunami. These initiatives are certainly worth supporting, but I wonder why the accessories are all so cheap and cheerful. If you're looking for a ...

Alexander's McQueen's skull clutches are truly extraordinary. No one can balance edgy and elegant the way the McQueen line can. This classic skull diamante clutch is a perfect pastel addition to the collection.

This amazing clutch has done something that I find personally amazing. It has ...

Alexander McQueen has always been known for his over-the-top, elaborate designs. Sometimes they veer to the punk side of things, and sometimes they are just plain old extravagant. This printed canvas tote falls into the latter category.

The trompe l'oeil print on the canvas is really elaborate, ...

Alexander McQueen's Knuckle Dusters are some of my favorite bags around. They combine elegant materials with an edgy, avant garde aesthetic in a way that is unique, but wearable. This version is particularly understated, if that's even something you can say about a clutch with ...

Since Alexander McQueen's death last year, the fashion world has become semi-obsessed with his glam punk aesthetic. As a lover of cutting edge design, I'm thrilled, and it's great to see high brow meeting low brow in such a fabulous mish-mash. This New Box Knuckle ...

Alexander McQueen will be posthumously honored for his contributions to fashion at tomorrow night's British Fashion Awards. McQueen will receive the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design prize, following in the footsteps of Dame Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, and Stephen Jones.

McQueen's achievements will be recognized in a Nick ...

After lusting after so many quirky handbags from Alexander McQueen, I was surprised to see this Mini Book clutch amongst the late designer's last collection. It's just so traditional and reserved; it's hard to believe it came from the same man that gave ...

Alexander McQueen's skull clutches are cultish favorites among cutting edge fashionistas. Their combination of high class glamour and punk rock DIY spirit is irresistible. This Byzantine Queen Skull version of the clutch is the most ornate and opulent to date.

The patent brown crocodile would have ...

The holiday season is coming, and it's time to start making your naughty and nice list of fashionistas. Even the naughty ones deserve a little something special, and this laptop sleeve from fashion's favorite bad boy, Alexander McQueen, sure is something special.

The durable canvas sleeve has McQueen's ...

Alexander McQueen may have passed away, but his spirit lives on in his line's tough, but chic designs. This is definitely my favorite bag from the Faithful line, and one of my favorite bags of the whole season.

The material of the this bag is what makes ...

For the McQueen line, creating surprising design combinations isn't just a passing whim, it's the driving force behind the brand. In this case, McQueen has collaged together two very different elements: a very royal looking jacquard with a very scary queen skull. And I can't get over ...

Alexander McQueen has been one of my favorite designers since I was a teenager. I love the way he makes his edgy punk rock aesthetic look glamorous. Which is why I was a little surprised at the almost conservative design of the Lock-It. It's got a beautifully ...

Alexander McQueen's line of Britannia clutches is completely iconic, and even after the designer's death, the collection is producing variations that are interesting and new. This patent leather Britannia retains the designer's signature aesthetic with its blend of shiny glam patent and punk rock skulls.

The gloss is ...

The Alexander McQueen line makes a lot of fabulous knuckledusters and a lot of fabulous box clutches. They each have their own signature edgy charm, but the Hell's Knuckleduster might be both the edgiest and most elegant at the same time.

The sleek oval shape of the Hell's Knuckleduster is streamlined, ...

Alexander McQueen's series of Knuckle Duster clutches is one of my favorite in the line. These clutches are one part brass knuckles, one part elegant clutch, and all badass edgy attitude. This lace version is sugar meets spice in an explosion of rock-n-roll.

There's nothing ...

More than six months after his death, around 1000 mourners gathered at St Paul's Cathedral in London to remember fashion designer Alexander McQueen.

Fashion editor Suzy Menkes, one of the speakers at the memorial, said that the classic cathedral would have been McQueen's "ultimate venue." Other guests included fellow ...

Alexander McQueen's edgy skull accented, Union Jack emblazoned bags tend to grab all the headlines. But the late, great British designer also produced some of the most elegant handbags you'll ever meet. This chic Flapper bag is a great example of this creative genius' more conservative side.

The Flapper is sophisticated without ...

Alexander McQueen was the undisputed bad boy king of fashion during his lifetime, and even now the line's designs retain his sophisticated DIY aesthetic. McQueen's line of skull clutches are legendary, but they each have their  own quirks and particularities that make them unique.

This snakeskin clutch uses the extraordinary patten ...

Alexander McQueen's eponymous line always manages to bring punk and chic together in a seamless way, which is no small feat, and the line is successful where many others fail. This Brittania clutch has all the opulence that you'd expect from a high-end designer bag, but with a decidedly DIY attitude.

The fleshy ...

Nude is the new white. In the past few seasons no other color has been as dominant, except, of course, black. But this shade of neutral is coming to us, not in the conservative styles that we might expect, but in cutting edge classics like this gorgeous Faithful De-Manta tote by Alexander ...

The day Alexander McQueen died was a sad day indeed. Not just because the circumstances surrounding his death were upsetting and tragic, but because the fashion world, nay, the art world, lost an amazing talent. His uniquely tough take on fashion lives on as his legacy.

The Faithful leather satchel is ...

The ashes of the late handbag designer Lee Alexander McQueen have finally been laid to rest. They were scattered in Kilmur in Scotland's Isle of Sky on May 29.

His family told fashion website Womens Wear Daily that the location was one the designer held close to his heart.
"Lee cherished the ...

Alexander McQueen's right-hand girl Sarah Burton will step into his very big shoes at the brand's new creative director. It's a bittersweet promotion for Burton following McQueen's suicide earlier this year.

She's put in the hard yards though, joining the British fashion house in 1996, a year before graduating from ...

Alexander McQueen was the enfant terrible of the fashion world, and his death left a gaping hole that won't soon be filled. Who else could bring skull-printed accessories to such a high level of desirability? Seriously, I've even seen them on Park Avenue.

This tote perfectly exemplifies McQueen's ability to create connections between ...

The day Alexander McQueen died was a seriously sad day for Fashion, folks. He was a giant, a rule-breaker, and a tastemaker. His vision lives on in his work, and this Atlantis clutch is the perfect example.

I know this bag isn't going to be for a lot of people, but it isn't ...

Alexander McQueen's fashion house will go on despite the suicide of its founder, Lee Alexander McQueen last week.
"We believe in the future of the brand. Lee was very proud of the people working in his company, and so am I," said Robert Polet, president and chief executive officer of Gucci ...

One of the world's most loved fashion designers, Alexander McQueen, has been found dead in his London apartment. The 40-year-old, who was deeply depressed following the death of his mother last week, was found hanging in an apparent suicide.

During his illustrious career Alexander was awarded a CBE for his services ...

Motorcycle style bags and jackets are everywhere these days. Frankly, I'm thankful, as my own style tends to be pretty leather and zippers, and finding well-designed pieces has gotten a lot easier. This Faithful Medium Polished Leather Satchel by Alexander McQueen is the perfect example.

Although it looks a lot like the ...

Alexander McQueen is just one of many fashionistas, musicians, world leaders, and other assorted stars to lend their support to the Whatever It Takes initiative. Sales of the celebrity designed accessories, like this funky striped wallet, benefit the creator's charity of choice. For Alexander that's 21st Century Leaders, an organization ...

Alexander McQueen is the enfant terrible of the fashion world. He's always pushing boundaries by pushing models wearing totally over-the-top outfits down the runways. I love him for it, but I know that he has his share of naysayers.

And this box clutch is sure to be on a fine line between love ...

Alexander McQueen is one designer who is not afraid to let his weird, wacky sense of humor shine through. Who else is going to pull off attaching a glove to a clutch, and not just pull it off, but make it a must have accessory of the season? McQueen takes his conceptual ...

Alexander McQueen is known for his punky, hard-edged irreverence. He's one of those designers that most people either love love love or hate hate hate, but he's so extreme that he garners very little in the way of wishy-washy.

I, for one, adore McQueen, and if I could walk around head-to-toe in his ...

Electro pop darling Little Boots is enjoying the fruits of fame with a little retail therapy. What was her first big purchase? Why an Alexander McQueen handbag of course!
"I paid full price!” the British singer admitted to Holy Moly. “When I moved here I considered any item ...

At first, the clever use of fringe on this Alexander McQueen hobo bag catches the eye. But as you keep looking, the hits just keep on coming. There is a lot going on with this bag so let's break it down.

Fringe can be hard to do stylishly, but McQueen goes big and ...

Evidently trash heaps and Saran Wrap aren't unique enough for Alexander McQueen. Despite the fact that his latest women's show at Paris Fashion Week was one of the strangest ever seen, the designer has something else up his sleeve.

In lieu of a typical runway presentation, McQueen and his crew have ...

Alexander McQueen is known for his edgy, irreverent designs, and Samsonite is known for creating sturdy luggage that will last a lifetime. So what do you get when you combine them? Two great tastes that taste great together!

I should probably offer the disclaimer that I ordered this bag for myself today. Which ...

Alexander McQueen does it again! Does what? Well, he comes up with something new and innovative that doesn't look like anything else out there and totally makes it work.

The crystal print on this smooth satin twill clutch looks almost holographic and three dimensional. It's got a space age, futuristic appeal that is ...

While style icon and French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld may claim not to know how to use the computer, tech is chic. These days women want their electronics to be encased as fashionably as everything else they carry.

Samsonite knew this when they paired up with couture genius Alexander McQueen for a ...

Alexander McQueen is known for his darkly sophisticated looks and his ingenious use of textures. The Woven Wishbone Shopper combines both of these elements to create a bag that is avant garde, but still wearable.

The combination of fringe and woven leather on this bag make it look somewhat yeti-like, but not in ...

Books and movies about fashion designers seems to be a growing trend right now. The book about Yves Saint Laurent's art collection is being published, the Coco Chanel film hits theaters soon, and Valentino is appearing on talk shows to promote the new documentary about him. Maybe an overall ...

I'm aware the credit crunch is upon us, so I'd like to fantasize about owning what I like to call "cute, clever clutches". A cute and clever clutch is just that - adorable and completely frivolous.

It's not the wisest handbag investment, but its clever design is appealing and very tempting.

The ...

I might be using the term "retro-futuristic" a lot lately, but I'm pretty sure that Alexander McQueen invented the idea. His crisp lines and ingenious use of materials combine to produce a handbag that is modern with a vintage flair.

Never has patent leather ever been so lucky (or shiny) as it is ...

Those of you who waited in line to see the Sex and the City gals on the big screen this past summer will be excited to hear that the fabulous four will all return for a sequel to the Hollywood hit. The good news is that we'll get a whole new round ...

When I first moved to New York City, I was disappointed. I expected that as soon as I stepped foot in The Big City I would be given a jetpack and a robot housekeeper, like on the Jetsons. I soon found other reasons to love New York, but my yearning for an ...